The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Spartanburg

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THE PURPOSE OF WOFFORD COLLEGE IS TO FUNCTION AS A LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION OF SUPERIOR QUALITY.

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THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY RESIDENTS BY PROMOTING PHILANTHROPY, ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND RESPONDING TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.

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CONVERSE COLLEGE IS A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN WHICH OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE AND CO-ED GRADUATE DEGREES. CONVERSE IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING ADAPTABLE INDIVIDUALS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY WHO ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE CHARACTER, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSPECTIVE TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE COLLEGE HAS APPROXIMATELY 1,580 STUDENTS.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (SRHS). THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES HEALTH BY FUNDING SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE WELLBEING OF THE COMMUNITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS GRANTS TO SRHS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE FOCUS IS HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

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SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE IS A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION OFFERING ASSOCIATE AND BACCALAUREATE DEGREES WITHIN THE UNITED METHODIST CONNECTION. AT SMC, LIVES ARE TRANSFORMED IN A VALUES-ORIENTED, STUDENT-CENTERED ATMOSPHERE IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION THAT ENCOURAGES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION, SOCIAL AWARENESS, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE LIBERAL ARTS TRADITION. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPTION OF TRANSFERRING TO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR CONTINUED STUDY OR ENTERING A CAREER AFTER GRADUATION. THE CURRICULUM RANGES FROM THE BASIC LIBERAL ARTS AND TRANSFER PROGRAM TO PREPARATION FOR IMMEDIATE ENTRY INTO THE JOB MARKET THROUGH CAREER TRACK AND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OPTIONS. THE COLLEGE OFFERS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING A COMPETENT AND DEDICATED FACULTY, DISTANCE LEARNING OPTIONS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WORK-STUDY POSITIONS, AND SPECIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

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SDS IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY, CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-K THROUGH 12.

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UPWARD SPORTS IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN SPORTS MINISTRY FOR CHILDREN.

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THE MISSION OF SHERMAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC IS TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC FOCUSED ON THE ANALYSIS AND ADJUSTMENT OF VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATION.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools independently of the traditional public school system but receiving public funding and operating by a charter.

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CHARITABLE AND PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS IN SUPPORT OF AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOUNDATION.

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PROVIDE FUNDS TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY IN SUPPORT OF CHRISTIAN CAUSES AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.

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TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC BROADCASTING IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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THE NORTHSIDE INITIATIVE IS WORKING TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM THE NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD INTO A COMMUNITY OF CHOICE, WHERE CURRENT RESIDENTS CHOOSE TO STAY AND NEW PEOPLE CHOOSE TO MOVE. RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO STAY AND MAKE A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES IN THE NORTHSIDE WILL HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO. THE NORTHSIDE INITIATIVE HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS THE MOST AMBITIOUS REDEVELOPMENT IN SPARTANBURG'S HISTORY. RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS AT ALL LEVELS WERE KEY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

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APELLA HEALTH MANAGEMENT WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CHARITABLE AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE BENEFIT OF SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HEALTH SERIVCES DISTRICT, INC., A PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, IN FURTHERANCE OF SERVING THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND OTHER SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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CHAPMAN CULTURAL CENTER PROVIDES CULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOR SPARTANBURG COUNTY THROUGH ITS CULTURAL FACILITIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND GRANT MAKING.

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TO ASSIST THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG BY ACQUIRING, SELLING, DONATING, CONTRIBUTING, OWNING, OPERATING, LEASING, OR MANAGING, ITSELF OR BY AND THROUGH IT'S SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES,RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE CITY AND IT'S CITIZENS, AND TO OTHERWISE TAKE SUCH ACTION AS MAY ASSIST THE CITY AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

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ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO OPERATE AS A PERMANENT FOUNDATION TO ACCEPT GIFTS FOR CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE.

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TO PROMOTE IDEALS OF CHARACTER, SERVICE, & LEADERSHIP AMONG ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.TO REWARD MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.